Postcode CH49 8HX is located in a major urban area, within the Upton ward of Wirral in the North West region, and forms part of the Woodchurch area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Woodchurch is £36,767 per year. The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Woodchurch has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,336 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Woodchurch has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woodchurch is £36,767 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from CH49 8HX.
Woodchurch near CH49 8HX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Upton (Merseyside) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Upton (Merseyside) | N/A | Walking directions to Upton (Merseyside) |
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £190,500 in Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £645,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £360,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £104,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £220,750 |
| Terraced | 47 | £151,500 |
10 year median price trend in Upton
In the CH49 8HX postcode area, located within Woodchurch, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CH49 8HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Arrowe Stores | Childwall Green, Wirral, CH49 5NN | Walking directions to Arrowe Stores |
| 0.3 mi | GoLocalExtra | Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, CH49 5PB | Walking directions to GoLocalExtra |
Annual council tax rates for Wirral district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.